Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-21

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ing stream behind. There was moth
ing to do but advance. Easily reeog
nixed among these faces was tina
of Ex. Governor Robie; then comes Surgeon
Gen. Hill, of Governors Staff, from Saco
Gen. Charles Hamlen of Bangor, the dele
CATION of ten members of the Portland Club
of which the late Gov. Bodwell was mem
Der, besides other members of the SAM
organization. Now we gets glimpse of Col
Hollis Hillof Portland; Hon. Lewis A. Bar,
ker of Bangor; Hon ]. 0. Smith of Skowhe
gan; and Hon. Fred A. Powers of Houiton
Turning from the scene spread before us.
scene beautiful though so touching we descent
the stairs, and as we do so, note the vel
known faces of Hon. Henry Lord of Bangor
President Cheney Of Bates College, Hon. u
A. Gilbert, and Col John NJ. Adams of the
Portland Argus, who are presumably passing
Marble.
A Adelegation from the Bath Military Orphan
ssand Naval Home arrived this morning accom-
panied by Mrs. Stetson, matron of the home,
also Mr.. J, G. Richardson of Bath, who rep
PRESENTS the State trustees of the home. The
children, twelve in number, placed upon the
|casket a floral tribute of cut flowers,
which was very beautiful, also a card
which read as follows '.In grateful remem-
'brance of the kindness shown by our departe
Governor to the children of the Bath Military
land Naval Orphan Home on their recent
visit to the Capital, this simple Offering is
[made."
A portrait of the casket and flowers was to
|be taken before the remains should be re-
moved. In accordance with the resolutions
passed at the citizens meeting of Eallowell
Dec. II, every place of business in that city
TO evade this great mark of respect. Augusta i
places of business were promptly being close,
at the appointed time. The streets presented
a deserted appearance. Many flags, draped
i'm mourning and at half mast. had beer
placed on many of the different buildings of
the city. All interest was centered in tn,
State House. As eleven o'clock draws near
all who are fortunate enough to have the
permission are approaching the hall of Repre-
sentatives in which the services are to bel
held. While these services are in progress,
the militia, with the exception of Guard of
Honor, are partaking of refreshments I'M
Granite Hall. About l2 NJ. they begun
TO form and at 1890 the line of march
for the State House was begun
Every inch of space in the Representa-
tives hall was utilized today. Three chairs
were placed at each desk and filed each
alternate isle The space on either side of
the Speakers desk was filled with chairs aud
ID greater seating capacity secured than ever
before. Large as it was however, it was
totally inadequate to accommodate the crowd
that camored for admission. 1t was a fa,
different appearing hall from the one which
spectators have been accustomed to see
busting with the activity of Legislative
session. The heavy funeral decorations of
Grape and thibct, and the subdued whispers
E,nd sad faces of the congregation, was
sadly impressive of the great bereavc1
ment which has befallen the people
|of Maine. At eleven o'clock Governor Mar
ble, Ex-Gov, Perham, the members of the
staff entered the hall and took front seats on
the right of the Speakers desk. With them
'were General Stevenson and Captain
|Cobaugh of the Soldiers Home, Adj Gen. Dol
ton of Massachusetts and two members of
Gov. Ames' Staff, Hon.Jamcs w. Bradbury
president Cheney of Bates College and 9th
|ers. The side seats at the right of the Speak
|er's desk were reserved for the mourners.
The seats on the opposite side of the desk
we're reserved for the clergy and were well
filled by the representatives of all denomina-
Itions. In the front row of seats on the left
|of the speakers desk were Judges Peters,
Libby, Foster, Danforth, Emery and Haskell
!of the Supreme bench. In short time the
hall was packed and admittance to it became
almost an impossibiity.
In the front row of the mourner seats were
Mrs. Bodwell, Joseph +. Bodwell, and
Gen. Tilden. In the further row of seats on
the right of the Speakers desk sat the men,
|bers of the Executive Council and the heads
of the State departments.
The galleries were as crowded as the fooi
i of the hall, the south one being occupied
aside from the members of the
press almost exclusively by ladies'
Among the prominent people in th'
eaudience were Hon. Frank Jones of Ports
mouth President Arthur Sewall of the Mains
central. Mayor Chapman and Payson Tuckei
of Portland, Speaker Littlefield of Rockant
and other representatives and citizens from
|all parts of the State. At about half pas
eleven the celebrated National Home Band
under the direction of its accomplished leader
= Prof. Theme, played some sweet and beauti
.ful music that held the congrega
'tion in breathless attention and brough
the tears to many eyes. AT tn
close of the music Rev. A. +. Skeele rea,
some select passages of scripture and offere'
the following fervent and eloquent prayer;
o Thou eternal and gracious God we ac
knowledge Thee to be the Lord. Thou onl
art great. We praise Thee We bless Thee
We worship Thee, we glorify Thee, VI
give thanks to Thee for Thy great glory
Thou art the King Of Kings and the Lord o
Lords. Thou art the Governor among tn
Nations. And do Thou, o God, our Fathe
i'm Heaven help us and bless us, as We ar
now met in Thy presence. We have com
up from our homes and from our places @
business. from far and near, at the summon
|of Thy great messenger, Death And "
stand now in that familiar yet ever mysts
rious and awful presence of Death. And a
he loves always shining mark. he has take
now not the obscure, nor the ignorant, nor tn
lowly: but he has come and snatche
away as in moment him who stood at tn
very head of our Commonwealth. And "
are bowed today before God, in acknowledge
ment of his power, and with reverent and sui
missive hearts do we wait now these few me
ments in Thy presence that we may hes
what God the Lord will speak unto us. W